Electric Car News As Ev Vehicles Get Heavier, They Re Also Getting More Dangerous, Safety Experts Say

Experts say electric vehicles unlikely to affect condition of roads, even at heavier weights

The increased weight of electric vehicles when compared to their gas-powered counterparts and it's effect on infrastructure may be on the minds of policymakers and taxpayers in Arkansas and across the ... Read More

EV surge brings a surprising new pollution source, study finds

Electric vehicles are rapidly cutting tailpipe emissions in cities that once choked on exhaust, but the shift to battery-powered transport is also exposing a quieter, less visible form of pollution. Read More

Experts investigate common fear new and potential EV drivers always have: 'Wonderful surprise'

"Even though the batteries are aging, and even though the car is getting older..." Experts investigate common fear new and potential EV drivers always have: 'Wonderful surprise' first appeared on The ... Read More

Crash safety test results show how popular electric vehicles performed

New safety test results show how some popular electric vehicles performed in collisions and avoiding pedestrians. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently examined how seven EV's performed. Read More

Are electric vehicles at less risk of being stolen?

Getting your car stolen is something no one should have to experience. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, the number auto thefts are decreasing, but there were still nearly 1 million ... Read More

Virginia Beach firefighters highlight safety concerns after facing off EV fire

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A recent electric vehicle fire in Virginia Beach is sparking conversation about the unique risks and challenges tied to battery-powered cars. Firefighters released a video ... Read More

How GM Energy plans to revolutionize electric vehicle ownership in America

GM Energy is introducing vehicle-to-home and vehicle-to-grid technology for its electric vehicles. This tech could change the way drivers use EVs. Read More

28% Of Gas-Car Owners Would Never Buy An EV—But That's Not The Whole Story

BCG released a survey detailing the state of EV demand around the world. Just over a quarter of combustion and hybrid car owners in the U.S. say they would never buy an EV. But it's mostly old people ... Read More

Get EV questions answered or test drive one at Drive Electric Month, in your area

Drive Electric Month kicks off this week with nearly 200 online and in-person events celebrating electric vehicles over the course of the next month. Events will be held for the next several weekends ... Read More

Electric vehicle owners to get an extra 60 days of carpool lane use

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — California’s decades-old perk, which allows solo drivers of electric vehicles to use carpool lanes, expires on Oct. 1, 2025. But California's more than 500,000 electric car ... Read More